The true mark of maturity is when somebody hurts you and you try to understand their situation instead of trying to hurt them back.

“That is what compassion does. It challenges our assumptions, our sense of self-limitation, worthlessness, of not having a place in the world, our feelings of loneliness and estrangement. These are narrow, constrictive states of mind. As we develop compassion, our hearts open.”

The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.

“Stress, anxiety, and depression are caused when we are living to please others.”

The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.

Learn to value yourself, which means: fight for your happiness.

Anyone can buy a good house, but good neighbors are priceless.

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.”

In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past as that will only cause unnecessary resentment.

Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.

“You have to dream before your dreams can come true.”

A dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep.